Question

What is the solution to this equation?
2x - X+ 9 + 3x - 2 = 16

Answer 1

2x -x + 9 +3x -2 = 16

COMBINE LIKE TERMS

2x- x + 3x =4x 9 -2=7

4x+7 = 16

4x +7 -7 = 16 -7

4x = 9

4x/4 = 9/4

x = 2.25 or 2 1/4

Answer 2

Answer: x=9/4

Step-by-step explanation:

combine like terms then

4x+7=16

4x=9

x=9/4 or 2.25